FIELD STORY
Essential Accessories for Landscape Photography: What I Actually Use and Why
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LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY WITH KYLE GOETSCH
Learn photography beyond the settings.
There's always something new to learn in photography. Here I share what I've learnt through my own adventures, from choosing gear and understanding camera settings to composition, editing and the lessons I've picked up along the way. Hopefully, there's something here to inspire your next photograph.
CHOOSING EQUIPMENT
What I use, and why I use it.
My current Sony kit is built around wildlife, landscapes and astrophotography. I share real-world equipment choices, camera setups, autofocus techniques and lessons learnt in challenging conditions. The best gear is the gear that helps you see and create.
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WILDLIFE
Wildlife Photography
Focus, behaviour, light and the decisions that make a wildlife image stand out.
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Landscape Photography
Read the light, find stronger compositions and photograph atmosphere with intention.
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Astrophotography
Plan for the Milky Way, photograph rare phenomena and master low-light technique.
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Choosing Your Gear
Understand tripods, filters, lenses and camera bodies so you can make informed choices without constantly chasing new gear.
8 articles
FIELD STORY
Photography Filters Explained: When to Use a Polariser, ND or Graduated ND Filter
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FIELD STORY
Does Camera Gear Actually Make You a Better Photographer?
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FIELD STORY
My Camera Gear and Settings for Landscape Photography
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FIELD STORY
Why Your Camera Gear Isn’t the Problem (and How to Fix It)
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FIELD STORY
My Wildlife Photography Setup Explained: Gear, Settings, and Field Tips
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FIELD STORY
How to Choose the Best Memory Card for Photography
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FIELD REVIEW
Sony 100-400mm f/4.5 GM Review: Over 20,000 Photos in the African Bush
What thousands of wildlife frames taught me about reach, sharpness and handling.
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Camera Settings & Techniques
Exposure, focus, shutter speed and creative techniques explained through practical examples.
6 articles
FIELD STORY
Autofocus for Wildlife Photography: Choosing the Right Settings for the Moment
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FIELD STORY
Depth of Field and Focus Stacking in Landscape Photography: When to Use Each
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FIELD STORY
Beginner Astrophotography Settings: How to Photograph the Milky Way
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FIELD STORY
Understanding ISO for Wildlife Photography: Stop Being Afraid of High ISO
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FIELD STORY
How to Photograph Fireflies: Chasing Nature's Tiny Lights
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FIELD STORY
How to Photograph the Bioluminescence in Cape Town
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Photography by Genre
Advice for landscapes, wildlife, seascapes and the night sky, where the conditions and creative decisions are different.
12 articles
FIELD STORY
Photographing the West Coast: Coastlines, Wildflowers and Birdlife
Discover the planning and technique behind the images.
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FIELD STORY
When the Desert Comes to Life: Witnessing Namibia’s Transformation After the Rains
Discover the planning and technique behind the images.
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FIELD STORY
The Best Landscape Photography Locations in South Africa
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FIELD STORY
A City in the Clouds: The Magic of Fog Over Cape Town
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FIELD STORY
Chasing Yellow and Green in the Overberg
Discover the planning and technique behind the images.
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FIELD STORY
Mashatu in the Rain: Slowing Down to See More
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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
The Carmine Bee-Eater Migration: One of Africa's Most Spectacular Wildlife Events
A spectacular migration, fast-moving subjects and lessons from a memorable photographic encounter.
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FIELD STORY
Best Sunrise & Sunset Photography Spots in Cape Town
Discover the planning and technique behind the images.
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FIELD STORY
Namibia’s Secret Bloom
Discover the planning and technique behind the images.
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FIELD STORY
Epupa Falls: Ancient Baobabs, Waterfalls and the Himba People
Discover the planning and technique behind the images.
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FIELD STORY
The 7 Best Photography Spots Around Cape Town
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RARE PHENOMENA
Chasing Red Sprites in South Africa
The preparation, uncertainty and technique behind one of nature’s rarest photographic subjects.
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Composition & Editing
Develop your photographic eye and learn to make deliberate decisions from capture through the final edit.
5 articles
FIELD STORY
The Biggest Composition Mistakes I See on Photography Workshops
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FIELD STORY
Seeing the Photo Within the Photo
Discover the planning and technique behind the images.
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FIELD STORY
Clarens in Autumn: A Study in Colour and Light
Discover the planning and technique behind the images.
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BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPH
Five Photographs That Almost Never Happened
The failures, conditions and persistence hidden behind extraordinary images.
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Behind the Shot: Photographing the Blood Moon Eclipse
Discover the planning and technique behind the images.
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From Inspiration to Vision: Create Photography That Stands Out
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